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I don't think so. I'm not expert on these things, but as I understood it, WealthTV.com was shooting HD for the TV show they were making about the event, and Eric DubÃ© was shooting in 'regular' video for the DVD.

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(Friday) Lady of Honour Kyle van Dolah competes in the Skill at Arms- http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs410.ash2/68824_487879286207_593316207_7481568_7854081_n.jpg (Friday) Darth and Andreas Wenzel of Germany engage in some WMA shenanigans- http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs4...

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The tack we use for medieval pursuits is almost exclusively spanish. Jeff buys most of our tack from Europe, and only Zaldi or Ludomar.

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Sorry I have not posted updates on this event as I have in the past, I just seem to get busier and busier and have less and less time to do things. The Tournament of the Phoenix 2010 will be held next weekend, October 22, 23 and 24 at the Poway Valley Rider's Association in Poway California. This ye...

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We've signed Videographer Eric Dube to shoot and edit a documentary of TotP 2010. It will be released on DVD in Spring 2011! The DVD will contain the 30-45 minute long video as well as bonus material such as in depth interviews with the competitors and key staff, close ups of the joust breaks, foot ...

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Sorry I have not posted updates on this event as I have in the past, I just seem to get busier and busier and have less and less time to do things. The Tournament of the Phoenix 2010 will be held next weekend, October 22, 23 and 24 at the Poway Valley Rider's Association in Poway California. This ye...

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Huh.

I wonder how they feel about jousting.

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The website just let me order one, so I imagine it would let you order one as well.

I'm running at a full 8+ weeks because of the joust, but we're still cranking out a couple a week.

Gwen

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Wh said we don't have arming doublets right now? I just looked and they're available on order. We stopped carrying them as an in stock item some time ago. What brewer said- they have to be fitted or they don't work right, so I make every one to order/to measure these days.

Gwen

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Isn't it though? Apache was an awesome horse. If I may be allowed to brag a little bit- On the first day of jousting Toby and Steve had problems with their horses and had to withdraw. Jeff was doing great on Apache, so volunteered to take Steve and Toby's courses. Since it was a teams event, the oth...

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Jeff will be 48 in 2 weeks. He started jousting when he was 40, but he had been riding for 20 years before that. 2 weeks ago he was kicking butt and taking names- http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs700.snc4/62071_471313301207_593316207_7174266_7420626_n.jpg He intends to do it all over ag...

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I get a lump in my throat over these horses. They are -so- tough and willing and fearless, and they just LOVE to joust. Lucas gets himself so wound up that he'll just spring straight up in the air like a rabbit, and when he's given his head he looks like he's been shot out of a crossbow. He literall...

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Segunda can't play polo anymore because she's blind in one eye. It's against polo rules to play a horse blind in one eye. Hasn't slowed her down for jousting though, eh? I think it depends on they type of horse currently popular for polo where you are. Skinny Thoroughbred types are popular here. We ...

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You actually spoke to Paula.

I am happy to accept a return on the chausses if you are unhappy. If you would like to do so, please email me privately, as I'm not comfortable conducting business on forums.

Thank you.

Gwen
gwen @ historicenterprises.com
760-789-2299

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Unfortunately, wool or wool blend is almost a no win situation for us. When I use 100% wool the cost is higher, and the garment is more delicate. Delicate in that it has special requirements for wear and cleaning, not that it isn't sturdy. You have to be a bit careful about wearing wool when it is w...

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I really enjoyed riding an ex polo pony though. They're great because they respond to your seat and leg so much. Lucas is an ex-polo pony (still plays but mostly does medieval stuff now) who took to jousting almost instantly. He's almost been the exception to the rule though, most of the polo ponie...

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Awww.....T's so cute in that pic.

That's because the great Knobby Headed Beast -is- cute, dear! I believe I mentioned that to you just this morning.

Gwen

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Our crew and what we do with them Leopold Clydesdale X Thoroughbred 8 years old 15.2 http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs295.ash1/22238_299353046207_593316207_5050486_467192_n.jpg Joust, skill at arms, trail, beginning dressage, goes sidesaddle Lucas Azteca 15 years old 15.2 hh http://spho...

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All available horses have been reserved and the window of opportunity to compete in this event has closed.

If you have a horse and the correct equipment, we will consider late entries on a case-by case basis between now and October 15.

Thanks-

Gwen

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We'll take it! Who do we pay?

Gwen

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Aha! Someone on the RenFaire costume board suggested cutting the rings from small slinkies. Now there's a thought!

I'm going to try tracking some down tomorrow.

Gwen

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Yes, we've thought about the PVC pipe approach, but don't have the time to cut and deburr thousands of rings.

I'll keep you in mind if we have to use split rings, thanks.

Gwen

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Hi all- I would like to offer mail making as a kid's activity at our event next month. I thought it would be fun to use large plastic rings, so the young kids could weave a piece in a short amount of time without tools. Unfortunately, I can't find any sort of plastic ring which is suitable for this ...

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With the event a short 5 weeks away, this is a friendly reminder to please contact me if you want to compete in the skill at arms.

Thanks!

Gwen

gwen [@] historicenterprises.com

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Size Medium fits a 42" chest, 36" waist.

Gwen

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Bon matin, Hugo (well, it's still matin here, anyway)

Let's just say I understand completely!!!! I have sent you a private message so we can be in contact about next year's event. Let us continue the conversation there, OK? We have much to discuss.

Merci-

Gwen

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Jeffrey jousted on Patrick's horse Apache, who was loaned to Steve for the event. I know Patrick rides, but are you sure he jousts?

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There was a minimum standard for participation, so Marc had no choice but to wear proper clothes. Blue jeans- mon dieu!!

Gwen

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There was quite a lot of BSD clothing at the event. Marc's coat and doublet were borrowed from WorldJoust Tournaments wardrobe, so yes, it's BSD. It gets around. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1282/120/110/593316207/n593316207_2200098_9449.jpg http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs431.snc3/24...

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Yes, we explored the site, it is quite wonderful! We stayed at Steve's house along with the other Ld'A competitors for the term of our visit, and he and Carole were wonderful hosts. He has a fantastic setup, just too many mosquitoes for my taste. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs426.snc...

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Hi Miles- Steve and his team are indeed amazing people, and what a fantastic job they did with this event! We had such a great time, it was hard to get on the plane to come home. Were you involved in the St. Catherine event? I saw photos, it looked like a blast. I saw some BSD and what I suspected w...

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Hi Avery- Most of the Crescent's armour is what is generally known as 'Milanese' or 'Italian export' style from the mid 15th C. Jeff and Toby's harnesses are spring steel, Steve Mallet's is mild. Jeff made his own armour, Toby's is a combination of armourers work- helmet by MacPherson, Cuirass by Pe...

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As promised, I asked Toby about the status of the book. Answer goes something like- 'Sorry guys I've gotten your emails and messages and was waiting for something more concrete to tell you. I am currently waiting for the publisher to set up the subscription page. Once the page is up I will send a me...

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